Position Specific Glove in 10u?

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May 21, 2014
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Makes sense for sure. I'm a visual learner and that just looks like it would be weaker at the top. I think you would have to pay more attention to lace wear with that though too...starts getting weak and you may not have as great of a result.
 
Jul 29, 2013
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Nice gloves. Good People. I took the wife and kids to the Nokona factory a couple of spring breaks ago. Yeah, I'm that dad. We don't own a Nokona, but seeing how it's all done and walking through the tiny factory and seeing the made by hand process really was fascinating. Even the skeptical spouse found it interesting.

I’m sure the tour would be cool to see and I definitely love that they’re made in the USA! But I’ve NEVER stuck my hand in one that felt good.....in fact everyone I’ve tried on feels terrible, unfinished, the back of the shell feels like sandpaper or a bastard file!
 
Jun 14, 2018
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DD patrolled the outfield with a 11.75" Shoeless Jane H-web for two years when she was not behind the plate in 10U. We talked about gloves for awhile and she ended up getting the Vinci BV-1929 for the bigger ball in 12U. Now she has been moved to 3rd while still playing outfield and while still catching. She has said she likes the smaller glove for 3rd but that it is sometimes difficult squeezing the bigger ball.

If it were me I would stay with a smaller glove so your DD has more control of the glove at this age. Then again if she tries them on and says she likes the way it feels by all means go to the bigger one.
 
Jun 14, 2018
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I’m sure the tour would be cool to see and I definitely love that they’re made in the USA! But I’ve NEVER stuck my hand in one that felt good.....in fact everyone I’ve tried on feels terrible, unfinished, the back of the shell feels like sandpaper or a bastard file!

If you are ever in KC there is a little marble/toy shop called Moon Marble Company where you can watch them make glass marbles by hand. It's really cool!!!
 

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